A Christmas Carol [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Charles Dickens (Author), Sir John Gielgud (Reader)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Ever since the first publication of A Christmas Carol in 1843, the tale of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge, humble Bob Crachit, and beloved Tiny Tim has taken a special place in the heart of our Christmas tradition.  The most famous celebration of Christmas--and family love--in the English language shows us the nature of true charity, the power of tenderness and the wisdom of innocence in a cold-hearted world.

Now, Sir John Gielgud's dramatic reading of an abridgment of this holiday classic brings Dickens's memorable characters to life in your home.  The story of Scrooge's transformation is a fable of hope and the true meaning of sharing that will be enjoyed over and over again.  A timeless delight for young and old alike, this recording of A Christmas Carol will become part of your family's holiday traditions.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

In the history of English literature, Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, which has been continuously in print since it was first published in the winter of 1843, stands out as the quintessential Christmas story. What makes this charming edition of Dickens's immortal tale so special is the collection of 80 vivid illustrations by Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Shinn, a well-known artist in his time, was a popular illustrator of newspapers and magazines whose work displayed a remarkable affinity for the stories of Charles Dickens, evoking the bustling street life of the mid-1800s. Printed on heavy, cream-colored paper stock, the edges of the pages have been left rough, simulating the way in which the story might have appeared in Dickens's own time. Though countless editions of this classic have been published over the years, this one stands out as particularly beautiful, nostalgic, and evocative of the spirit of Christmas. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Publishers Weekly

Lisbeth Zwerger's glorious watercolors for Charles Dicken's A Christmas Carol, first published in 1988, once again prove that she is as adept at creating the terrifying image of Christmas Yet to Come as she is showing the miraculous transformation of Scrooge.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Listening Library (September 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553451464
• ISBN-13: 978-0553451467
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (380 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,581,676 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #72 in Books > Books on Cassette > Authors, A-Z > ( D ) > Dickens, Charles
  • #88 in Books > Books on Cassette > Nonfiction > Seasonal

Customer Reviews

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127 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the best "Christmas Carol" ever, December 18, 2006

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This review is from: A Christmas Carol (Hardcover)

Many versions of Dickins' classic "A Christmas Carol" are actually abridgements (done more or less smoothly) but this version is complete and unabridged. Even if you think you are familiar with the book you may find upon reading this one that you previously had read a shortened version! The completeness of this volume would be reason enough to add it to your library, but the quality of the pages, typeface, and above all the lovely illustrations scattered throughout further commend it. I have bought copies for all 3 of my grown children--because every family deserves to own a complete version of this classic story and this one is the best I have ever seen.

76 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read the book the way Dickens wrote it.........., November 22, 2006

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Susan K. Schoonover "Sue Yingling" (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Christmas Carol (Paperback)

I hope all readers take time to read A CHRISTMAS CAROL in the original language Dickens used in the 1840's. Dickens' language remains humorous, descriptive and insightful and not inaccessible to most modern readers especially with the use of a good glossary. This is a great read aloud for families at Christmas time and also a great introduction to Dickens and other Victorian writers. Don't settle for an abridged version. Read this masterpiece the way it was intended

64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Volume, November 20, 2006

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This review is from: A Christmas Carol (Hardcover)

I collect "A Christmas Carol" and this is a particularly lovely volume. The illustrations are wonderful and the overall quality, printing, binding and paper, is terrific. This is definitely in my top three favorites of all the different versions I own.